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How to transfer your Google Authenticator 2FA to a new phone

The Verge

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the best and easiest ways to keep your online accounts secure. They work by issuing an authentication code on your phone when somebody tries to access the account; if that person doesn’t have the code, they (or you) don’t get in. Different authentication apps handle this in different ways.

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QR codes in AI and ML: Enhancing predictive analytics for business

Dataconomy

Explanation of QR code A QR code , also referred to as a quick response code or just a QR code, is a sort of barcode that is made to be quickly scanned and read by a smartphone or other specialized scanner. They make it possible for contactless check-ins and authentication, guaranteeing the security of private data.

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Stealing payment card data and PINs from POS systems is dead easy

Network World

But there are easier ways to steal this sort of data, due to a lack of authentication and encryption between card readers and the POS payment applications. They typically run Windows and have peripherals like keyboards, touch screens, barcode scanners and card readers with PIN pads. POS systems are specialized computers.

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